Senior Data Engineer — Python & Spark (Hybrid UK)

Roku, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Roku in Manchester is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join the Viewer Product Device & Themed Experiences team. You will design data models and build scalable pipelines across Roku devices, apps, and web/mobile clients. This role emphasizes data quality, metrics, and scale.

We value strong SQL and Python, experience with big data technologies, and a solid data modelling background. The role offers hybrid work from our Manchester office with a focus on impact and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency in at least one object‑oriented language.
• Experience with big data technologies: HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, Hive, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, Presto.
• Experience with AWS or GCP; Looker as an advantage.
• Solid background in data modelling for scalable architectures.
• Degree in Computer Science (BS required; MS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build highly scalable, fault-tolerant distributed data processing systems (batch and streaming).
• Design and develop robust data solutions and self-service models.
• Develop pipelines ensuring high data quality and resilience to imperfect data.
• Define and maintain data mappings, transformations, and data quality standards.
• Debug low‑level systems, measure performance, and optimise large production clusters.
• Participate in architecture discussions and own new initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Maintain and evolve platforms, adopting modern technologies when suitable.

Skills

SQL

Python

OO language

Big data

AWS/GCP

Data modelling

BS in CS

Education

BS in Computer Science

Job description

Roku in Manchester is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join the Viewer Product Device & Themed Experiences team. You will design data models and build scalable pipelines across Roku devices, apps, and web/mobile clients. This role emphasizes data quality, metrics, and scale.

We value strong SQL and Python, experience with big data technologies, and a solid data modelling background. The role offers hybrid work from our Manchester office with a focus on impact and collaboration.